Metal workers examine drawings and work orders; determine sequence of operations, materials, tools, equipment, time, and personnel required. They also perform installation, operation, maintenance and repair of metalworking, and welding equipment and material.
Conduct safety inspection; Maintain engineer equipment records and forms; Conduct inventory of tool sets, chests, and kits; Perform operations check on welding/cutting equipment; Perform identification tests on metal; Perform corrosion prevention and control; Perform armor plate welding/repair; Operate the Marine Corps tactical welding shop.